Patents by Inventor John E. O'Gara

John E. O'Gara has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Patent number: 8404346
    Abstract: Novel materials for chromatographic separations, processes for their preparation, and separation devices containing the chromatographic materials. In particular, the novel materials are porous inorganic/organic hybrid monolith materials, which desirably may be surface modified, and which offer more efficient chromatographic separations than that known in the art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Waters Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Thomas H. Walter, Julia Ding, Marianna Kele, John E. O'Gara, Pamela C. Iraneta
  • Publication number: 20130011925
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to articles of manufacture, devices, methods and apparatus for performing liquid chromatography featuring a chromatographic sorbent having one or more pentafluorophenyl groups, wherein said one or more pentafluorophenyl groups are a bonded phase on a sorbent selected from the group comprising silica, organic polymers or hybrid organic diene material and said pentafluorophenyl groups are in a mono-, bi-, and tridentate forms.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 10, 2013
    Applicant: Waters Corporation
    Inventors: Martin Gilar, Ying-Qing Yu, Jennifer Fournier, John E. O'Gara
  • Publication number: 20120288441
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, injectable polymeric particles are provided that contain a copolymer that contains a hydroxy-acid-based repeat unit selected from a mono(hydroxy acid) unit and a poly(hydroxy acid) unit, an alkyl-ether-based repeat unit selected from a mono(alkyl ether) unit and a poly(alkyl ether) unit, and an acid-based repeat unit selected from a unit comprising multiple carboxylic acid groups and a derivative thereof. Other aspects of the invention pertain to methods of making such particles. Still other aspects of the invention pertain to injectable compositions that comprise such particles and to methods of treatment that employ such injectable compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventor: John E. O'Gara
  • Publication number: 20120248033
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to porous materials for use in solid phase extractions and chromatography. The materials feature at least one hydrophobic component, at least one hydrophilic component and at least one ion-exchange functional group. The materials exhibit superior wetting and ion-exchange performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 11, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Applicant: Waters Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Claude R. Mallet, John E. O'Gara, Darryl W. Brousmiche
  • Patent number: 8246998
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, injectable polymeric particles are provided that contain a copolymer that contains a hydroxy-acid-based repeat unit selected from a mono(hydroxy acid) unit and a poly(hydroxy acid) unit, an alkyl-ether-based repeat unit selected from a mono(alkyl ether) unit and a poly(alkyl ether) unit, and an acid-based repeat unit selected from a unit comprising multiple carboxylic acid groups and a derivative thereof. Other aspects of the invention pertain to methods of making such particles. Still other aspects of the invention pertain to injectable compositions that comprise such particles and to methods of treatment that employ such injectable compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventor: John E. O'Gara
  • Patent number: 8197692
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to porous materials for use in solid phase extractions and chromatography. The materials feature at least one hydrophobic component, at least one hydrophilic component and at least one ion-exchange functional group. The materials exhibit superior wetting and ion-exchange performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Waters Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Claude R. Mallet, John E. O'Gara, Darryl W. Brousmiche
  • Publication number: 20120141789
    Abstract: Novel particles and materials for chromatographic separations, processes for preparation and separations devices containing the chromatographic particles and materials are provided by the instant invention. In particular, the invention provides a porous inorganic/organic hybrid particle, wherein the inorganic portion of the hybrid particle is present in an amount ranging from about 0 molar % to not more than about 49 molar %, wherein the pores of the particle are substantially disordered. The invention also provides a porous inorganic/organic hybrid particle, wherein the inorganic portion of the hybrid particle is present in an amount ranging from about 25 molar % to not more than about 50 molar %, wherein the pores of the particle are substantially disordered and wherein the particle has a chromatographically enhancing pore geometry (CEPG). Methods for producing the hybrid particles, separations devices comprising the hybrid particles and kits are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: WATERS INVESTMENTS LIMITED
    Inventors: Kevin D. Wyndham, John E. O'Gara, Nicole L. Lawrence
  • Patent number: 7919177
    Abstract: Novel material for chromatographic separations, processes for its preparation, and separations devices containing the chromatographic material. In particular, the disclosure describes porous inorganic/organic hybrid particles having a chromatographically-enhancing pore geometry, which desirably may be surface modified, and that offer more efficient chromatographic separations than that known in the art.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Waters Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Zhiping Jiang, Raymond P. Fisk, John E. O'Gara, Thomas H. Walter, Kevin D. Wyndham
  • Publication number: 20100324159
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to porous resins for solid phase extractions. The resins feature at least one hydrophobic component, at least one hydrophilic component and at least one ion exchange functional group. The resins exhibit superior wetting and ion exchange performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2010
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: Waters Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Peter Jeng Jong LEE, John E. O'Gara
  • Publication number: 20100300972
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to porous materials for use in solid phase extractions and chromatography. The materials feature at least one hydrophobic component, at least one hydrophilic component and at least one ion-exchange functional group. The materials exhibit superior wetting and ion-exchange performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: December 2, 2010
    Applicant: Waters Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Claude R. Mallet, John E. O'Gara, Darryl W. Brousmiche
  • Patent number: 7790038
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to porous resins for solid phase extractions. The resins feature at least one hydrophobic component, at least one hydrophilic component and at least one ion exchange functional group. The resins exhibit superior wetting and ion exchange performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignee: Waters Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Peter Jeng Jong Lee, John E. O'Gara
  • Patent number: 7731844
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to porous materials for use in solid phase extractions and chromatography. The materials feature at least one hydrophobic component, at least one hydrophilic component and at least one ion-exchange functional group. The materials exhibit superior wetting and ion-exchange performance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2010
    Assignee: Waters Technologies Corporation
    Inventors: Claude R. Mallet, John E. O'Gara, Darryl W. Brousmiche
  • Publication number: 20100076103
    Abstract: The present invention provides porous carbon-heteroatom-silicon inorganic/organic homogenous copolymeric hybrid materials, methods for their preparation, and uses thereof, e.g., as chromatographic separations materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: WATERS INVESTMENTS LIMITED
    Inventors: Kevin D. Wyndham, John E. O'Gara
  • Publication number: 20090209722
    Abstract: The present invention relates to porous inorganic/organic homogenous copolymeric hybrid material materials, including particulates and monoliths, methods for their manufacture, and uses thereof, e.g., as chromatographic separations materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Applicant: Waters Investments Limited
    Inventors: Zhiping Jiang, John E. O'Gara, Raymond P. Fisk, Kevin D. Wyndham, Darryl W. Brousmiche
  • Publication number: 20090169627
    Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the invention, injectable particles are provided which comprise (a) a first group of injectable particles comprising first polymeric particles loaded with a first therapeutic agent and (b) a second group of injectable particles comprising second polymeric particles loaded with a second therapeutic agent. The first and second polymeric particles may be the same or different, and the first and second therapeutic agents may be the same or different. Other aspects of the invention pertain to methods of making such particles, to kits that comprise such particles, and to methods of treatment that employ such injectable particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: Sonali Puri, Robert E. Richard, John E. O'Gara
  • Publication number: 20090169591
    Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the invention, implantable and insertable medical articles are provided which are useful for the local treatment of tumors. These medical articles comprise one or more active agents that influence the local tumor environment in vivo, for example, decreasing the level of nutrients in the local tumor environment, inhibiting the utilization of nutrients in the local tumor environment, decreasing the amount of molecular oxygen and/or reactive oxygen species in the local tumor environment, or increasing the amount of molecular oxygen and/or reactive oxygen species in the local tumor environment. Other aspects of the invention pertain to methods of treatment that employ such medical articles. Still other aspects of the invention pertain to methods of making such medical articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Goldi Kaul, John E. O'Gara
  • Publication number: 20090169471
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, injectable particles are provided that include (a) porous polymeric particles that contain at least one type of particle-forming polymer and (b) a pore-filling composition that includes at least one therapeutic agent and at least one pore-filling polymer. The pore-filling composition at least partially fills the pores of the injectable porous polymeric particles. Other aspects of the invention pertain to methods of making such particles. Still other aspects of the invention pertain to injectable compositions that comprise such particles and to methods of treatment that employ such injectable compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2008
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: Robert E. Richard, John E. O'Gara, Sonali Puri
  • Publication number: 20090139323
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to porous resins for solid phase extractions. The resins feature at least one hydrophobic component, at least one hydrophilic component and at least one ion exchange functional group. The resins exhibit superior wetting and ion exchange performance.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Applicant: Waters Investments Limited
    Inventors: Peter Jeng Jong Lee, John E. O'Gara
  • Publication number: 20090117033
    Abstract: According to an aspect of the invention, injectable polymeric particles are provided that contain a copolymer that contains a hydroxy-acid-based repeat unit selected from a mono(hydroxy acid) unit and a poly(hydroxy acid) unit, an alkyl-ether-based repeat unit selected from a mono(alkyl ether) unit and a poly(alkyl ether) unit, and an acid-based repeat unit selected from a unit comprising multiple carboxylic acid groups and a derivative thereof Other aspects of the invention pertain to methods of making such particles. Still other aspects of the invention pertain to injectable compositions that comprise such particles and to methods of treatment that employ such injectable compositions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventor: John E. O'Gara
  • Publication number: 20080269368
    Abstract: Porous hybrid inorganic/organic materials comprising ordered domains are disclosed. Methods of making the materials and use of the materials for chromatographic are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2005
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: Waters Investments Limited
    Inventors: Kevin D. Wyndham, John E. O'Gara